Which of the following is not a common feature shared by the methods used to construct a phylogenetic tree?
A) Aligning the sequences to allow comparisons among them
B) Ascertaining the amount of similarity (or difference) between any two sequences
C) Grouping the sequences on the basis of similarity
D) Placing the sequences at the tips of a tree
E) Placing a chromosome map at the base of each tree

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Placing a chromosome map at the base of each tree is not a common feature shared by methods used to construct a phylogenetic tree. The other choices such as aligning the sequences, ascertaining the amount of similarity between sequences, grouping the sequences based on similarity and placing the sequences at the tips of a tree are all essential steps in constructing a phylogenetic tree.

Which of the Following Is Not a Common Feature Shared